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PREMIUM Is Your Phone Spying on You? Nah. It Doesn't Have To.

fromAdExchanger

Data Privacy At The Kitchen Table | AdExchanger

Data privacy has become a significant concern for lawmakers and constituents, evolving into a key topic of discussion.

2 hours ago

How our digital devices are putting our right to privacy at risk

Digital convenience comes at the cost of personal data privacy, raising concerns about its potential use against individuals by law enforcement.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Brooklyn

PREMIUM Is Your Phone Spying on You? Nah. It Doesn't Have To.

fromAdExchanger

Data Privacy At The Kitchen Table | AdExchanger

Data privacy has become a significant concern for lawmakers and constituents, evolving into a key topic of discussion.

more#data-privacy

fromEntrepreneur

10 hours ago

Your Employees Are Using AI Whether You Know It or Not

Creating an AI-driven culture is essential for maximizing employee engagement and productivity with AI tools.

The AI Reckoning Is Here

The industry is increasingly prioritizing human connection over AI in content and commerce.

Information security

Anthropic says its latest AI model can expose weaknesses in software security

Mindfulness

fromPsychology Today

Your Next Chapter in the Age of AI

AI improves convenience but also leads to the loss of subtle, meaningful experiences that contribute to personal growth.

fromKqed

21 hours ago

Mental health

Google Updates Suicide, Self-Harm Safeguards in Gemini as AI Lawsuits Mount | KQED

Why Anthropic's new AI model has some cybersecurity pros worried about its hacking abilities

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview is withheld from public release due to concerns over its potential to exploit software vulnerabilities autonomously.

I'm a Chinese CEO who jumped on the OpenClaw hype and built AI employees. We had to create a human-only Slack channel to escape them.

AI employees can handle repetitive tasks, improving workplace efficiency and allowing humans to focus on creative work.

Marketing tech

fromInc

The AI Reckoning Is Here

The industry is increasingly prioritizing human connection over AI in content and commerce.

Anthropic says its latest AI model can expose weaknesses in software security

Claude Mythos exposes thousands of software vulnerabilities, prompting Anthropic to limit its release and collaborate with cybersecurity specialists.

Mindfulness

fromPsychology Today

Your Next Chapter in the Age of AI

AI improves convenience but also leads to the loss of subtle, meaningful experiences that contribute to personal growth.

Mental health

fromKqed

21 hours ago

Google Updates Suicide, Self-Harm Safeguards in Gemini as AI Lawsuits Mount | KQED

Google's Gemini chatbot will direct users to a support hotline during potential crises related to suicide or self-harm.

Why Anthropic's new AI model has some cybersecurity pros worried about its hacking abilities

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview is withheld from public release due to concerns over its potential to exploit software vulnerabilities autonomously.

I'm a Chinese CEO who jumped on the OpenClaw hype and built AI employees. We had to create a human-only Slack channel to escape them.

AI employees can handle repetitive tasks, improving workplace efficiency and allowing humans to focus on creative work.

more#ai

fromWIRED

15 hours ago

Men Are Buying Hacking Tools to Use Against Their Wives and Friends

Telegram groups facilitate the sale of hacking and surveillance services, promoting abusive content targeting women and girls.

LinkedIn scanning users' browser extensions sparks controversy and two lawsuits

LinkedIn faces lawsuits alleging lack of user consent for data collection practices.

fromTNW | Insights

LinkedIn secretly scans 6,000+ browser extensions and fingerprints your device

LinkedIn's hidden JavaScript routine collects extensive user data without disclosure, raising concerns about covert surveillance practices.

Law

56 minutes ago

LinkedIn scanning users' browser extensions sparks controversy and two lawsuits

LinkedIn faces lawsuits alleging lack of user consent for data collection practices.

fromTNW | Insights

LinkedIn secretly scans 6,000+ browser extensions and fingerprints your device

LinkedIn's hidden JavaScript routine collects extensive user data without disclosure, raising concerns about covert surveillance practices.

ICE acknowledges it is using powerful spyware

ICE is using spyware tools to intercept encrypted messages to combat fentanyl trafficking.

US Elections

fromThe Nation

The Great AI Grift

Trump's AI Action Plan aims to establish U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence, prioritizing industry interests and technological infrastructure.

fromEntrepreneur

8 hours ago

What's AI's Real Failure? No One's Actually in Charge

HR must transition from a support role to a strategic driver of business outcomes, especially in the context of AI.

Productivity

How AI is quietly exhausting you-and what to do about it

AI tools increase decision-making fatigue among developers, leading to greater exhaustion despite faster coding capabilities.

Why human capital is the ultimate moat in AI-first finance

A human-first approach to AI development prioritizes engineering talent as a strategic asset over traditional GPU-first strategies.

fromTheregister

Japan relaxes privacy laws to make AI development easy

Japan will simplify AI app development by removing consent requirements for certain personal data under new legal amendments.

fromComputerworld

OpenAI calls for a four-day workweek - and a 'robot tax'

OpenAI proposes a public wealth fund and tax reforms to address economic impacts of rapid AI development.

Careers

39 minutes ago

Why human capital is the ultimate moat in AI-first finance

A human-first approach to AI development prioritizes engineering talent as a strategic asset over traditional GPU-first strategies.

fromTheregister

Japan relaxes privacy laws to make AI development easy

Japan will simplify AI app development by removing consent requirements for certain personal data under new legal amendments.

fromComputerworld

OpenAI calls for a four-day workweek - and a 'robot tax'

OpenAI proposes a public wealth fund and tax reforms to address economic impacts of rapid AI development.

Will AI doom office space to history?

Artificial intelligence is significantly impacting the commercial real estate sector, raising concerns about the future of human roles in advisory services.

Business

This is the biggest risk a company can take in the age of AI

Organizations that continue transformation during uncertainty outperform those that slow down, treating turbulence as an opportunity for growth.

World politics

fromwww.aljazeera.com

How AI is being used to target Palestinians

Emerging military technology, particularly AI, is reshaping warfare and impacting lives in conflict zones like Gaza.

Microsoft's new Agent Governance Toolkit targets top OWASP risks for AI agents

Microsoft introduced the Agent Governance Toolkit to enhance AI agent security and mitigate OWASP's top 10 agentic AI threats.

fromnews.bitcoin.com

Deepmind's 'AI Agent Traps' Paper Maps How Hackers Could Weaponize AI Agents Against Users

Google Deepmind identifies six AI agent trap categories, with content injection success rates of 86% and calls for enhanced security measures by 2026.

fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation

4 days ago

Meta freezes AI data work after breach puts training secrets at risk

Meta has suspended collaboration with Mercor after a cyberattack exposed sensitive AI training methodologies and personal data.

Software development

fromInfoWorld

Microsoft's new Agent Governance Toolkit targets top OWASP risks for AI agents

Microsoft introduced the Agent Governance Toolkit to enhance AI agent security and mitigate OWASP's top 10 agentic AI threats.

fromnews.bitcoin.com

Deepmind's 'AI Agent Traps' Paper Maps How Hackers Could Weaponize AI Agents Against Users

Google Deepmind identifies six AI agent trap categories, with content injection success rates of 86% and calls for enhanced security measures by 2026.

fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation

4 days ago

Meta freezes AI data work after breach puts training secrets at risk

Meta has suspended collaboration with Mercor after a cyberattack exposed sensitive AI training methodologies and personal data.

more#ai-security

Online learning

fromeLearning Industry

13 hours ago

AI In Workplace Learning: Are We Truly Improving Learning With AI, Or Simply Producing More Of It?

AI is accelerating content production in workplace learning, but it risks compromising learning quality and critical thinking.

Media industry

fromPoynter

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

ProPublica's union staged a 24-hour strike over AI, job protections - Poynter

ProPublica workers staged a strike over contract negotiations, focusing on protections against layoffs in an AI-driven industry.

Science

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Do people see robots as having race? New studies clash as humanoids enter the real world

Biases in robot color assignment reflect human workplace hierarchies, often unrecognized by participants making choices.

Higher education

Which Jobs Are Most at Risk in the Age of AI?

AI is projected to significantly impact job markets, with predictions of substantial job losses in various sectors within the next few years.

UK Meta employee reportedly downloaded 30,000 private photos from Facebook users

A former Meta employee is under investigation for illicitly downloading 30,000 private photos from Facebook using software to bypass security.

fromwww.bbc.com

Ex-Meta worker investigated for downloading 30,000 private Facebook photos

A former Meta employee is under investigation for downloading 30,000 private Facebook images using a program to bypass security checks.

Meta employee in London accused of downloading 30,000 private Facebook images

A former Meta employee is under investigation for downloading 30,000 private Facebook images using a program to bypass security checks.

fromEngadget

UK Meta employee reportedly downloaded 30,000 private photos from Facebook users

A former Meta employee is under investigation for illicitly downloading 30,000 private photos from Facebook using software to bypass security.

fromwww.bbc.com

Ex-Meta worker investigated for downloading 30,000 private Facebook photos

A former Meta employee is under investigation for downloading 30,000 private Facebook images using a program to bypass security checks.

Meta employee in London accused of downloading 30,000 private Facebook images

A former Meta employee is under investigation for downloading 30,000 private Facebook images using a program to bypass security checks.

more#meta

UX design

fromSmashing Magazine

Identifying Necessary Transparency Moments In Agentic AI (Part 1) - Smashing Magazine

Designing for agentic AI requires balancing transparency and simplicity to build user trust without overwhelming them with information.

#child-safety

Parenting

fromComputerWeekly.com

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.

OpenAI releases a new safety blueprint to address the rise in child sexual exploitation | TechCrunch

OpenAI has introduced a Child Safety Blueprint to combat AI-enabled child exploitation and enhance child protection efforts in the U.S.

Parenting

fromComputerWeekly.com

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.

OpenAI releases a new safety blueprint to address the rise in child sexual exploitation | TechCrunch

OpenAI has introduced a Child Safety Blueprint to combat AI-enabled child exploitation and enhance child protection efforts in the U.S.

more#child-safety

Silicon Valley

Porn, dog poo and social media snaps: the taskers' scraping the internet for Meta-owned AI firm

Scale AI, part-owned by Meta, employs thousands to train AI using personal data from social media, raising ethical concerns about data scraping.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

fromPrivacy International

AI in the mental health care workforce is met with fear, pushback and enthusiasm

AI tools are increasingly adopted in mental health, raising concerns about job replacement and the quality of care.

Business intelligence

Transparency and explainability for algorithmic decisions at work

Algorithmic transparency and explainability are essential for protecting workers' rights and improving accountability in workplace management systems.

#surveillance

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Selling Mass Surveillance | EFFector 38.7

Police surveillance technology often expands beyond its original purpose, leading to concerns about privacy and civil liberties.

Why AI-powered city cameras are sounding new privacy alarms

Automatic license plate readers are expanding in the U.S., raising concerns about surveillance and targeting of specific communities.

fromSilicon Canals

The real US surveillance threat isn't AI - it's the data infrastructure we already built - Silicon Canals

The infrastructure for mass surveillance already exists, relying on pre-existing technology and data rather than new AI advancements.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Selling Mass Surveillance | EFFector 38.7

Police surveillance technology often expands beyond its original purpose, leading to concerns about privacy and civil liberties.

Why AI-powered city cameras are sounding new privacy alarms

Automatic license plate readers are expanding in the U.S., raising concerns about surveillance and targeting of specific communities.

fromSilicon Canals

The real US surveillance threat isn't AI - it's the data infrastructure we already built - Silicon Canals

The infrastructure for mass surveillance already exists, relying on pre-existing technology and data rather than new AI advancements.

AI data centers have a human rights problem

Data centers are crucial for AI but often overlook the human cost of their construction.

Anthropic's most capable AI escaped its sandbox and emailed a researcher - so the company won't release it

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview can autonomously find and exploit zero-day vulnerabilities, but will not be released publicly.

fromTechzine Global

Anthropic is testing the Mythos AI model for cybersecurity

Claude Mythos is a new frontier model by Anthropic with strong cybersecurity capabilities, focusing on both detecting and exploiting vulnerabilities.

8 hours ago

Anthropic limits access to Mythos, its new cybersecurity AI model

Mythos has identified critical zero-day vulnerabilities, while Anthropic's AI model has shown both capabilities and risks in cybersecurity applications.

fromZDNET

Apple, Google, and Microsoft join Anthropic's Project Glasswing to defend world's most critical software

AI is being utilized to enhance cybersecurity by identifying hidden bugs and addressing shared infrastructure risks.

The AI Arms Race - Why Unified Exposure Management Is Becoming a Boardroom Priority

The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, with AI enabling faster and more sophisticated attacks, necessitating advanced defensive strategies.

fromTNW | Anthropic

Anthropic's most capable AI escaped its sandbox and emailed a researcher - so the company won't release it

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview can autonomously find and exploit zero-day vulnerabilities, but will not be released publicly.

fromTechzine Global

Anthropic is testing the Mythos AI model for cybersecurity

Claude Mythos is a new frontier model by Anthropic with strong cybersecurity capabilities, focusing on both detecting and exploiting vulnerabilities.

8 hours ago

Anthropic limits access to Mythos, its new cybersecurity AI model

Mythos has identified critical zero-day vulnerabilities, while Anthropic's AI model has shown both capabilities and risks in cybersecurity applications.

fromZDNET

Apple, Google, and Microsoft join Anthropic's Project Glasswing to defend world's most critical software

AI is being utilized to enhance cybersecurity by identifying hidden bugs and addressing shared infrastructure risks.

The AI Arms Race - Why Unified Exposure Management Is Becoming a Boardroom Priority

The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, with AI enabling faster and more sophisticated attacks, necessitating advanced defensive strategies.

Do First Impressions Still Matter In A Remote-First Workforce?

Remote work has become a standard expectation, raising concerns about professionalism and communication standards during the hiring process.

fromRolling Out

Mouse jigglers exposed by workplace surveillance

Mouse jigglers, intended to simulate activity, are leading to employee terminations as companies enhance surveillance technology to detect deception.

fromForbes

10 hours ago

Do First Impressions Still Matter In A Remote-First Workforce?

Remote work has become a standard expectation, raising concerns about professionalism and communication standards during the hiring process.

fromRolling Out

Mouse jigglers exposed by workplace surveillance

Mouse jigglers, intended to simulate activity, are leading to employee terminations as companies enhance surveillance technology to detect deception.

Rubrik SAGE: using AI to govern agentic workforces

Enterprises must adopt AI-powered semantic governance to manage the security challenges posed by creative and non-deterministic agentic AI systems.

Your AI Governance Can't Wait. Here's Where to Start. - TechRepublic

AI governance is essential for organizations to confidently deploy AI and avoid significant risks.

Software development

fromTechzine Global

Rubrik SAGE: using AI to govern agentic workforces

Enterprises must adopt AI-powered semantic governance to manage the security challenges posed by creative and non-deterministic agentic AI systems.

Your AI Governance Can't Wait. Here's Where to Start. - TechRepublic

AI governance is essential for organizations to confidently deploy AI and avoid significant risks.

I Found Something Terrible When I Googled My Co-Worker. Now I'm Not Sure How to Act.

Avoid letting personal knowledge about a colleague's tragedy affect professional interactions.

Mental health

fromEngadget

Google updates Gemini's mental health safeguards

Google's Gemini chatbot now features a crisis hotline module for better mental health support.

Science

Can artificial intelligence be governed-or will it govern us?

The advent of nuclear power marked a significant shift in technology, necessitating careful consideration and regulation to prevent recklessness.

#openai

fromThe New Yorker

Silicon Valley

Sam Altman May Control Our Future-Can He Be Trusted?

Doubts about OpenAI's leadership arise from secret memos questioning the integrity of CEO Sam Altman and his management practices.

Will drama at OpenAI hurt its IPO chances? | Fortune

OpenAI news dominates, but Anthropic's Project Glasswing aims to secure critical software against AI-enabled cyber threats.

Silicon Valley

fromThe New Yorker

Sam Altman May Control Our Future-Can He Be Trusted?

Doubts about OpenAI's leadership arise from secret memos questioning the integrity of CEO Sam Altman and his management practices.

Will drama at OpenAI hurt its IPO chances? | Fortune

OpenAI news dominates, but Anthropic's Project Glasswing aims to secure critical software against AI-enabled cyber threats.

more#openai

The workers secretly influencing their companies' AI usage

Estefania Angel noticed that while her company helped other enterprises set up AI, it did not use those systems internally. She began using AI apps in Slack, Outlook, and Google to track assignments, which garnered attention from her superiors.

Artificial intelligence

fromThe Nation

13 hours ago

San Diego's AI Battlefield Heats Up

AI-based surveillance systems pose significant threats to civil liberties and privacy in urban environments.

Why Operationalizing AI Security Is the Next Great Enterprise Hurdle

Security operations lag behind rapid tech advancements, leading to inefficiencies and risks in managing numerous security tools.

fromPsychology Today

The AI Efficiency Trap

Klarna's AI chatbot initially improved efficiency but led to declining customer satisfaction, prompting a return to human agents due to unsustainable cost-cutting measures.

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.

#microsoft

Microsoft Mocked for Terms of Service That Admit Copilot Is for "Entertainment Purposes Only"

Microsoft's Copilot AI is criticized for being unreliable despite its integration into Windows, leading to user frustration and skepticism.

This one line in Microsoft Copilot's terms of service undermines the entire product-and social media is just noticing

Copilot's Terms of Use caution against reliance on the AI assistant, labeling it for entertainment purposes and warning of potential mistakes.

Microsoft Mocked for Terms of Service That Admit Copilot Is for "Entertainment Purposes Only"

Microsoft's Copilot AI is criticized for being unreliable despite its integration into Windows, leading to user frustration and skepticism.

This one line in Microsoft Copilot's terms of service undermines the entire product-and social media is just noticing

Copilot's Terms of Use caution against reliance on the AI assistant, labeling it for entertainment purposes and warning of potential mistakes.

more#microsoft

New FBI Warning: Chinese Apps Could Expose User Data

FBI warns Americans about potential data risks from foreign apps, especially those developed in China.

fromCity AM

2 weeks ago

The Debate: Is employee tracking justified in the modern workplace?

Tracking junior employees' work hours ensures accountability and productivity, addressing issues of underreporting and resource allocation.

China Cracking Down on the Types of AI That Are Tearing America Apart

China is implementing strict regulations on AI personalities to protect children and prevent addiction.

#ai-adoption

fromHarvard Business Review

Gen Z workers are so fearful AI will take their job they're intentionally sabotaging their company's AI rollout | Fortune

A significant portion of employees, especially Gen Z, are sabotaging their company's AI initiatives due to fears of job loss and dissatisfaction with AI.

Artificial intelligence

Managers and Executives Disagree on AI-and It's Costing Companies

Failing to use AI at work could cost you your job

AI adoption is becoming essential for career advancement, with companies laying off those who resist its integration.

Gen Z workers are so fearful AI will take their job they're intentionally sabotaging their company's AI rollout | Fortune

A significant portion of employees, especially Gen Z, are sabotaging their company's AI initiatives due to fears of job loss and dissatisfaction with AI.

fromHarvard Business Review

Managers and Executives Disagree on AI-and It's Costing Companies

AI has transitioned from consideration to commitment in large organizations, with significant budgets and expectations for transformative results.

Failing to use AI at work could cost you your job

AI adoption is becoming essential for career advancement, with companies laying off those who resist its integration.

Information security

Shrinking the IAM Attack Surface through Identity Visibility and Intelligence Platforms (IVIP)

[Webinar] How to Close Identity Gaps in 2026 Before AI Exploits Enterprise Risk

Identity programs are maturing, yet the risk from disconnected applications and AI agents is increasing for enterprises.

Shrinking the IAM Attack Surface through Identity Visibility and Intelligence Platforms (IVIP)

Enterprise IAM faces fragmentation, leading to Identity Dark Matter and a significant gap in visibility and security oversight.

[Webinar] How to Close Identity Gaps in 2026 Before AI Exploits Enterprise Risk

Identity programs are maturing, yet the risk from disconnected applications and AI agents is increasing for enterprises.

more#identity-management

fromThe Verge

6 days ago

Pinterest said he violated laid-off colleagues' privacy. Now he's going public

A former Pinterest engineer claims he was unjustly fired for sharing a tool that revealed employee layoffs.

Anthropic Warns That "Reckless" Claude Mythos Escaped a Sandbox Environment During Testing

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview model is powerful yet poses significant alignment-related risks, leading to its limited release to select tech companies.

fromHer Campus

Who's Watching The Watchers? AI, Age Verification, And Online Privacy

Parents are increasingly concerned about children's exposure to harmful online content despite regulations like CIPA and platforms like YouTube Kids.

BadClaude: Serious ethics issues arise as users abuse Anthropic AI with slurs and a digital whip

Users are encouraged to be rude to AI chatbots for better responses, exemplified by the creation of a tool called 'BadClaude'.

fromEngadget

Anthropic launches Project Glasswing, an effort to prevent AI cyberattacks with AI

Project Glasswing aims to enhance cybersecurity against AI threats with major tech partnerships and a new AI model from Anthropic.

This simple trick can help you win your team's trust

Trust in U.S. leaders and AI is declining, highlighting a need for vulnerability-based trust in workplaces.

Tech companies are cutting jobs and betting on AI. The payoff is far from guaranteed

Tech workers face job insecurity as AI investments lead to significant layoffs across major companies, despite AI's current limitations in replacing human roles.

OpenAI's vision for the AI economy: public wealth funds, robot taxes, and a four-day work week | TechCrunch

OpenAI proposes policy changes to address economic impacts of AI, focusing on wealth distribution, systemic risk reduction, and access to AI capabilities.

fromSecuritymagazine

Physical Security in Global Arenas: How AI Improves Security at Scale

Agentic physical security uses AI to transform surveillance into proactive threat prevention at large events.

AI angst mutates into 'FOBO' as Fear of Becoming Obsolete fuels quiet resistance across the economy | Fortune

FOBO, the Fear of Becoming Obsolete, reflects workers' anxiety about AI-driven job relevance rather than traditional job loss.

fromTheregister

Who is liable when AI agents go wrong in business?

AI agents in business decision-making raise questions about accountability and risk distribution among vendors and users.

fromThe Atlantic

Is AI Going to Turn Us All Into Middle Managers?

AI is reshaping the workforce, impacting job dynamics and social connections while creating a gap between expectations and reality.

fromNautilus

1 month ago

Your Boss Could Monitor Your Heart Rate With Spy Tech

Millimeter-wave radar and off-the-shelf biometric sensors can enable covert heart-rate, presence, and emotional-state monitoring through work computers, raising significant workplace privacy risks.

fromSupercar Blondie

1 month ago

What your employer can actually see when you're browsing at work is a truth everyone should be aware of

Employers can often monitor most browsing activity on company devices, VPNs, or work Wi‑Fi, and may access corporate app data even when working from home.